We are very excited to announce the 15th Annual Larchmere PorchFest back to the boulevard! The date is June 24, 2023 featuring local bands that represent a wide variety of music styles- drawing a wide spectrum of fans to the area for this one day music festival.

The mission of Larchmere PorchFest is to promote local arts, build community cohesion, and promote social welfare by lessening neighborhood tensions, combating deterioration and fostering an environment in which music and the arts can thrive.

The day includes thirty bands on thirty porches. Each concert lasts approximately 35 minutes with ten minute breaks to rotate to your next venue. There will be two finale concerts at 6:00PM and 7:00PM. on 126th which will be closed to through traffic. Starting at 8:00pm, performances will take place at participating restaurants until 10:00PM. Pick a time, or stay all day, we guarantee it’ll be fun!

Download the schedule of band performances HERE (posting soon..), or stop in the local merchant establishments for a hand held card.

This family-friendly event is supported by our amazing volunteers, partners, sponsors and donors. Larchmere PorchFest is a 501c3 Ohio Non-Profit Corporation. Here’s your chance to reach thousands of local customers at our neighborhood music festival…fundraising@larchmereporchfest.org Deadline May 12th.

If you have any questions, please contact Fran Kalafatis at 216-288-3035 or Wendy Kornegay at 216-410-6113.

Email larchmereporchfest@gmail.com or Mail c/o Dawn Arrington, 11327 Shaker Blvd, Suite 500W, Cleveland, OH 44104

Join us this Memorial Day Weekend for our Community Yard Sale!
In addition to the local merchants hosting special deals, all neighbors are invited to participate and bring out their treasures for a street wide Sidewalk or Yard Sale.
Street spots on Larchmere are limited and will cost $25 for neighbors of the Greater Buckeye Neighborhood. Vendor Spaces are available at $65 (10x10) for other visitors.
Or take advantage of the day and set up right in your own driveway or garage, and post a sign on the corner!

Have items you just want to donate? The Larchmere Community Association is hosting tables at Shaker Quality Auto. Drop off in the morning, and a team of volunteers will gladly peddle your wares for the benefit of the community. Stay and meet a neighbor or two!

What doesn’t sell at the end of the day, will be swapped, traded or donated!

Kids tables and lemonade stands encouraged! Youth art and clothing?…Upcycle crafting supplies? Electronic sections? We will try to group like items for more impact and see where this grows!

Contact Lisa McGuthry at Our Favorite Things Boutique for more info 216-536-7928 lmcguthry@gmail.com

Vendor sign-up sheet HERE!

The 24th Annual Larchmere Community Association Plant Sale is approaching.

Organizers look forward to you joining our volunteer team!

* Same Spacious Location *

Our Lady of Peace Cummins Hall

12601 Shaker Boulevard

We’ll have annuals, perennials, pots, flats, and hanging baskets. Welcome spring and beautify your home, porch, yard and neighborhood throughout summer and fall. Pre order your plants before May 6th and receive 10% off your order.

Special requests & arrangements can be made in advance; Text or call Susan 216-346-3250 or Jane 216-269-9060 Organizers can provide contactless pickup if needed.

Orders subject to availability. Pre-Orders may be switched out for like-priced items at Day of Sale.

All proceeds benefit Larchmere Community Association activities

Plant Sale Pre Order Form 2023

To fill out the form digitally--just download, open in Adobe Reader & complete. Be sure to save, then attach it to an email to Larchmereplantsale@ameritech.net.

Or, print & complete by hand; then scan to email it, snail mail, or drop it off to the E 130th address on the form.

For more info, forms or to contribute your time/talents: contact Jane @ larchmereplantsale@ameritech.net or call/text 216-269-9060

Join us for a make-n-take $5 Craft activity! These simple gatherings with hot glue guns and leftover s**t, can produce million dollar businesses! You just gotta know how to spot talent (wink)! Take a chance on your skills, and we will help guide you to your full potential. No, seriously, you got this in you, just let it out!

Larger groups can schedule a private event for 4-8 people. This will allow a more involved project, with more options. $20 per crafter. Inquire for your next retreat!

Craft material donations are always encouraged. Give us a call before you pull up with a truck full!

Bring the whole family to Larchmere Boulevard for some great fall fun!

We’re also bringing back the yearly Candy Run for early Trick-or-Treaters. Look for the “Candy Run” sign in participating merchant windows from noon to 6pm day of festival.

Activity Guide

• Beauty in the CLE - Kids Craft

• Busy Boss Bakery - Dipping Pretzels & Halloween Movies

• Eclectic Eccentric - Live Band “Sheela and The Others” from 2pm - 3:30pm

• Fine Points - Magic Tricks

• Fiddlehead Gallery - Kids Craft

• Larchmere Center for Wellbeing - Paint your own Pumpkin

• Loganberry Books - Scavenger Hunt

• Lotus Candles - Free Caricature Drawing from 12pm - 3pm

• MsFitXchange - In Store Find-A-Prize & Pick a Deal out of a Pumpkin

• Our Favorite Things - Face Painting & Hot Dogs

• SomethinGood - S'mores & Vegan Pop-Up

• Station Six Barbershop - Buy One, Get One Free Haircut

• A Touch of Rain Nail Spa - Kids Craft

• UnBar Café - Kids Craft & Cider

More activities to come day of festival

ALL AGES Cornhole Competition!

Register your team (2 Players) by Oct. 28th at one of the following locations:

Competition Sites
12210 SomethinGood
12407 A Touch of Rain
12635 UnBar Café
12800 Academy Tavern

It’s Fiddlehead Gallery’s 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY this October!

It has been an incredible journey and we could not have done it without you and the immeasurable talent of artisans from around the world.

To celebrate we are hosting:

FIDDLHEAD FEST ~ A Party of Fun, Fuel, & Fodder!

• Meet & Greet Artisans

• Trunk Show and New Collections

• Music and Tasty Bites

• Our Signature Warm Sangria

October 7th & 8th
5PM - 10PM

We are very excited to announce that a group of volunteers are bringing Larchmere PorchFest back again to the boulevard. The date is June 25, 2022 beginning at approximately 2:00PM, with set-up beginning around 11:00AM.

The mission of Larchmere PorchFest is to highlight the Larchmere neighborhood and to encourage merchants to participate and promote their business in partnership with the PorchFest Organization.

The plan includes twenty-two bands on twenty-two porches. Each concert lasts approximately 35 minutes with ten minute breaks to rotate to your next venue. There will be two finale concerts at 6:00PM and 7:00PM. After-hour concerts will take place at participating restaurants with backyard spaces until 10:00PM.

There are sponsorships available, and we hope for a matching funds program as well. There will also be an online funding campaign through IOBY. Larchmere PorchFest is a 501c3 Ohio Non-Profit Corporation.

If you have any questions, please contact Fran Kalafatis, a member of the Festival Committee, at 216-288-3035. Email larchmereporchfest@gmail.com or Mail c/o Dawn Arrington, 11327 Shaker Blvd, Suite 500W, Cleveland, OH 44104

Join us for an entire day full of Family Fun at Rock the Blocks on Larchmere!  We are focusing on healthy activities and personal challenges throughout the day.  Share your creative side by dressing up and participating in our parade of local flavor with kids, merchants and neighbors!  Enjoy our ice cream social, live band & DJ entertainment at the Talent Stage, restaurants and food trucks, and shop with local and visiting vendors.

If you are interested in participating or want to know more, check out:

www.Rocktheblocks.info or call 216-509-4619

Time Line TBD

Shop for treasures & bargain priced merchandise on Larchmere Boulevard!

Discover Larchmere and find over 45 restaurants, galleries, services and shops featuring: art, antiques, baked goods, books, clothing, decor, jewelry, self-care products, and more!

Vendor Space Available!

For more information:
800.975.0731
larchmere.com

Pochfest is a Free Annual Music Festival

Join neighbors and friends for a day filled with music!
Hop from porch to porch listening to various local bands from a wide range of genres

For more info visit www.larchmereporchfest.org

Mosey down Larchmere this Labor Day weekend to find great deals and treasures!

Perfect time to practice the human form! (our models will be clothed, during the winter months) 
Any dry drawing medium can be brought. 

$10 Fee 

This month's theme/project: Birds! 
Whether it's lovebirds, big bird, finches, or phoenix - create a one of a kind winged friend!
We'll have an array of fabrics, beads, buttons, and more for you to work with.
Discover the artist in you!

$5 Fee per craft. Book a private session, ask for details!

This month for our First Friday Craft we will be making Patches!
Using any of our assorted materials (felt, leather, beads, bottle caps..) you can design your own
Embroider, paint, or glue

Bring in an article of clothing and we will help you sew on your creation!

$5 Fee or Donate a bag full of good ol’ junk

Mosey down Larchmere this Labor Day weekend to find great deals and treasures!

This First Friday Craft Night we’re making mosaic faces!

Collage bits of recycled materials to create a face or creature for your garden or house
All supplies are provided by us, but you’re welcome to bring decorations of your own
$5 or donate good junk!
Drop-ins welcome!

Friday, July 5th @ Fiddlehead
6PM - 10PM